There’s a new shared workspace coming to Victoria, and while they’re working on the physical logistics, they’ve let me know that they need some help with their current website. If you’re a web-wizard and looking for a new project, this might be right for you – especially if you’re interested in bartering your service for space in the new location. Here’s the info: Looking for an original, dynamic web designer who can help us with our online communication. We are opening a new coworking environment downtown called TheSpace. TheSpace is a vibrant coworking lab designed to catalyze and foster creativity … Continue reading
Victoria, British Columbia, January 17, 2013 FunctionFox Systems Inc. is proud to help bring Victoria area freelancers together at a coffee and conversation meet-up during international Freelance Forum week. The free event, sponsored by FunctionFox, will be held on Tuesday, January 22, at the Victoria Advanced Technology Council (VIATeC) lounge. “Many of our customers are freelancers or solo entrepreneurs,” says Corina Ludwig, president of FunctionFox,” “We know how important it is for those that typically work in silo, to get together to share inspiration, experiences and solutions.” FunctionFox is a long-time supporter of freelancers in the creative industry through its … Continue reading
Our FreelanceForum could have taken place pretty much anywhere; the goal was to bring freelancers together in a meetup environment during the week of Jan 21 – 28, as per the guidelines from contently.com, but we wanted a space that allowed the conversation to flow without competing with the rest of the patrons, as this is the case with many meetups held in coffee shops. We sent a linkedin message to Dan Gunn, Executive Director at VIATeC, to explain who we are and what we were hoping to do, and within 30 seconds of sending our note, Dan replied saying … Continue reading
Local Freelance Community Finds Support from Local Businesses Evening event bringing Victoria’s talented freelancers together For many businesses, the idea of outsourcing means going overseas, but the local pool of talented freelancers in Victoria is hoping to change that through an evening of discussion and solution-finding taking place at VIATeC on January 22. The goal is to help create an awareness about the talent available locally, bringing value to the region’s small to medium sized businesses. Freelancers, also known as contractors or solopreneurs, offer professional expertise and guidance to local and global businesses, provide an effective alternative to hiring an … Continue reading
How I Became a Fulltime Freelancer, And How You Can Too I’m often asked how one can make the switch from fulltime work to fulltime freelancing. They usually want to know if it was easy, but mostly they want to know if it’s possible to make a living at it. Here’s a brief version of my story – how I went from suit and tie to fuzzy bunny slippers and pajamas. I started freelance writing while I was completing my degree in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University, and continued after graduation when I was hired by a local … Continue reading
If you’re providing your clients with any kind of creative freelance service without a creative brief, you’re doing it wrong. You might be wasting your time and your client’s money, and that’s not a strategy for effective long-term relationships. (If you’re just here to find a creative brief template to use for your next project, you can find my current form right here. Feel free to use it or modify it to meet your needs.) What is a Creative Brief? A creative brief is a fairly simple document in principle; it’s a summary of the main points a project needs … Continue reading
Being a freelancer means you’ve always got to have an eye out for new business opportunities. How do you do it? I’m quite lucky to be in the writing business, as it’s one of those places where there will always be someone in need of compelling content. As long as there are products to sell there will be work for copywriters, but just because there is a need doesn’t mean the clients are beating a path to my door. To ensure I can enjoy my fuzzy bunny slippers for another day, I make sure to invest time daily to prospect … Continue reading
Freelancers for Hire in #YYJ and #YVR Yesterday we did a post outlining why a freelancer is a good option for local businesses, especially if you’re just getting started. Today we’re sharing the names and contact info of some of the local talent, to help your business do more while spending less. Please give them a call for your next project: (please contact me if you’re a freelancer near Victoria or Vancouver and you’d like to be added) In no particular order Copywriters/Communications/Writers Nic Springer – BitPiston Lisa Weeks – Minding Your Own Business Lillian Sue – in Retrospect Kristin … Continue reading
If you’re running a small business in Victoria and don’t have a list of local freelancers at your disposal, you’re either paying too much or not getting the quality you need – or even worse – it might be both. Most small businesses understand the need to advertise, especially for those just starting up, hoping to create an awareness around their brand. The challenge is, money is tight. If you think an ad agency is the only option, you might be surprised to learn how much you can do yourself. While an ad agency is great for creating a comprehensive … Continue reading
Your interest in a local freelance camp has been outstanding – thank you for the support and suggestions you’ve provided so far. Skip to the bottom of the page if you’re interested in going to the 604FreelanceCamp in Vancouver on September 10. I’d love to procrastinate a bit further – but it looks like there’s more than enough interest and available talent, so a Freelance Camp in Victoria is looking to be a necessity, not just a whim. Since Vancouver is holding their event in September, we should plan our event for October. If you’re interested in volunteering to help … Continue reading
